First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo
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TSN Hockey Analyst and Director of Scouting Craig Button joins First Up to tee up tonight’s game between the Leafs and Avalanche. Button shares his thoughts on why the Leafs are in a good spot when looking at their goaltending tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray, whether the Leafs might approach a playoff series against the Lightning from a different approach this year, why the Flyers are likely staring down a lengthy rebuild after parting ways with former GM Chuck Fletcher, and more.
The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming Sabres Reporter for The Athletic Matthew Fairburn to tee up tonight's game between Buffalo and the Leafs. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by SI Now Staff Writer Matt Verderame to discuss Carolina's trade that reportedly sees them land the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The guys then close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.
TSN Baseball Analyst Steve Phillips joins First Up to discuss Canada’s impressive performance at the World Baseball Classic and the latest news from around MLB. Phillips shares his thoughts on Blue Jays’ starting pitcher regarding how MLB teams are reacting to the first restriction-free training camp in two years, why Jose Berrios’ poor performance at the World Baseball Classic isn’t a reason to hit the panic button, Japan’s dominant showing at the tournament so far and more.
Hour four of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing Jonas Siegel of The Athletic's article discussing the trust Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe has developed in Mark Giordano. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Host of the Gojo Show Podcast Mike Golic Jr. to discuss the New York Jets' reported pursuit of Aaron Rodgers and Senior Writer for The Athletic Dom Luszczyszyn to chat about Connor McDavid's brilliant season. The guys close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.
The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing Fred VanVleet being fined $30,000 for his post-game comments towards Ben Taylor following Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets. Matthew and Carlo then welcome Producer Cheese to the program for another edition of Fill in the Blank before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard.
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Toronto FC President Bill Manning joins First Up to look ahead to discuss the team’s upcoming home opener. Manning shares his thoughts on Sean Johnston being wooed by Drake to sign with TFC, the transformation the team has experienced over the last two years, Lorenzo Insigne’s status as he works his way back from injury, the continued growth within MLS as the league continues to add expansion teams, and more.
The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing the Players' Tribune article surrounding Calvin Ridley's personal struggles amidst a one-year suspension for betting on NFL games. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Toronto FC President Bill Manning to discuss the teams' upcoming home opener and Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk to discuss Morgan Rielly's ongoing struggles. The guys close out the hour with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.
Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the NHL. Feschuk shares his thoughts on the lack of confidence displayed by Morgan Rielly of late and why he is at a crossroads in his career, why Connor McDavid’s season might rank among the most impressive in the history of the league when all is said and done, Fred VanVleet sounding off against Ben Taylor and other NBA referees after being assessed a technical in last night’s game against the Clippers, and more.
The third hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming TSN Raptors Analyst Leo Rautins to discuss the ongoing conflict surrounding the Raptors and NBA referees. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder to discuss reports indicating that Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are inching closer toward a potential trade that would see him land in the Big Apple.
ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the league. Werder shares his thoughts on reports of the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers inching closer towards a potential trade, the role the NFLPA is playing in the ongoing contract saga surrounding Lamar Jackson, why he doesn’t believe the odds of Stefon Diggs landing with the Cowboys is particularly high despite reports suggest he is interested in landing in Dallas, and more.
TSN Raptors Analyst Leo Rautins joins First Up to chat about the ongoing conflict between Raptors players and NBA officials. Rautins shares his thoughts on why the Raptors’ penchant for complaining to officials might be influencing the calls they receive, the internal scrutiny and reviewing the NBA has towards their own officials, why the Raptors were unable to pull out a win against the Clippers last night, and more.
The second hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking ahead to tonight's premiere matchup between the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Would You Rather before bringing you a piping hot plate of Bet and Breakfast brought to you by FanDuel. The guys close out the hour by welcoming TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to chat about Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe challenging Michael Bunting to find a greater level of consistency.
TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins First Up for Leafs Breakfast to chat about the latest news from around the NHL. Johnson shares his thoughts on Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe challenging Michael Bunting to find a higher level of consistency, what set of pairings would best optimize the talent the Leafs have on the blue line, why putting cheese on fish is a no-go in his opinion, and more.
The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Raptors' 108-100 loss to the Clippers. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Great Take or Mistake before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in the world of sports.
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The final hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with another edition of Wake Up Woodbridge! The guys are then joined by SI Now Host Robin Lundberg to discuss the ongoing legal trouble surrounding Ja Morant and Yahoo! Sports Senior Content Producer Amit Mann to tee up tonight's game between the Raptors and Clippers. Matthew and Carlo close out the show by bringing you their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.
The third hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys discussing yesterday's flurry of NFL news on franchise tag deadline day. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado to discuss Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe's decision to scratch Timothy Liljegren in recent games and PFF NFL Salary Cap Analyst Brad Spielberger to discuss Lamar Jackson receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Ravens.
Yahoo! Sports Senior Content Producer Amit Mann joins First Up to tee up tonight’s game between the Raptors and the Clipper. Mann shares his thoughts on the controversial decision by NBA referee Scott Foster to eject Raptors’ forward Scottie Barnes in Monday’s game against the Nuggets, what keys to success the Raptors might focus on during their upcoming two-game set in Los Angeles against the Clippers and Lakers, why the Raptors would definitely be a top-6 team in the Eastern Conference if they had the services of Jakob Poeltl all season, and more.
Host of SI Now Robin Lundberg joins First Up to discuss the ongoing legal issues surrounding Grizzlies’ superstar Ja Morant. Lundberg shares his thoughts on the delicate balance of how the NBA should handle the ongoing situation with Morant, why Giannis Antetokounmpo is his choice for NBA MVP this season, why it’s an apples-to-oranges comparison when looking at the contract Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones received in comparison to what Lamar Jackson might receive, and more.
PFF Salary Cap Analyst Brad Spielberger joins First Up to discuss Lamar Jackson receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens. Spielberger shares his thoughts on the curious decision from several NFL teams to leak to sources that they are not planning on pursuing Jackson, why the Jets should prioritize trying to land Jackson rather than their reported pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, why he was surprised to see Daniel Jones land a four-year, $160M deal with the Giants, and more.
TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins First Up to chat about the latest news from around the NHL. Corrado shares his thoughts on Leafs’ head coach Sheldon Keefe pushing Timothy Liljegren to continue improving his game, the external factors and pressures players have to deal with in addition to playing in the hardest league in the world, the difference in approach between modern head coaches and old school bench bosses, and more.
The second hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 comeback victory against the Devils last night. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Bang or What before closing out the hour with TSN Hockey Analyst Dave Poulin for another installment of Leafs' Breakfast.
TSN Hockey Analyst Dave Poulin joins First Up to look back on the Leafs’ 4-3 victory over the Devils. Poulin shares his thoughts on why teams fall into the trap of complacency during the post-all-star break portion of the season, why Auston Matthews can still be counted on in the biggest moments despite a down season by his standards, why Michael Bunting’s recent demotion to the fourth line is an attempt by head coach Sheldon Keefe get him back on track, and more.
The opening hour of First Up with Matthew Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 OT victory over the Devils last night. Matthew and Carlo are then joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Control Freak before closing out the hour with the First Up Scoreboard to get you caught up on last night's action in sports.
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The final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming Devils Colour Analyst and former NHLer Ken Daneyko to tee up tonight's game between New Jersey and the Leafs. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by SiriusXM NFL Analyst and former Buccanneers' GM Mark Dominik to chat about the latest news from around the NFL before closing out the show with their Best Bets brought to you by FanDuel.
SiriusXM NFL Analyst and former Buccaneers’ GM Mark Dominik joins First Up to discuss the latest news from around the league. Dominik shares his thoughts on Anthony Richardson’s impressive performance at the NFL Combine, why he believes that Tom Brady will remain retired despite reports he considering a return, the increasing chatter within league circles that Stefon Diggs could be traded to the Cowboys, and more.
Devils’ Colour Analyst for MSG Plus and former NHLer Ken Daneyko joins First Up to look ahead to tonight’s game between New Jersey and the Leafs. Daneyko shares his thoughts on the similarities between the Devils and Leafs, what factors have contributed to the Devils taking a leap forward into contention this season, the time that Lou Lamoriello drove him to see a hand specialist at midnight after he broke a finger during a game, and more.
Hour three of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo kicks off with the guys welcoming ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to chat about the latest news from around the world of baseball. Aaron and Carlo are then joined by OverDrive Co-host and former NHL goalie Jamie McLennan to discuss the ongoing debate regarding whether the Leafs should turn to Matt Murray or Ilya Samsonov for Game 1 of the playoffs.
